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Hotel Reservations Being Auctioned Off for Inauguration
Coming up dry on house and apartment rentals during the inauguration? Try bidding on a hotel reservation.
By
Emily Leaman
Published Friday, November 14, 2008
We reported earlier that lots of Washingtonians are poised to rake in mounds of cash this January when out-of-towners pay hundreds—even thousands—of dollars to rent apartments and homes for the inauguration.
For the seriously desperate tourist, here’s a new tree to bark up: A few (good?) Samaritans are offering their hotel reservations. But it’ll cost you.
As of this writing, we found three listings for hotel reservations for auction on eBay. The cheapest ($202.50 for a four-night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Arlington) currently has two bids, while the most expensive ($999 for three nights at the Best Western Dulles Airport Inn) has none. The midpriced option, at $305 for four nights in a Holiday Inn in Annapolis, has seven bids. All three auctions are open for several more days.
One person is using Craigslist to off-load a three-night reservation at the Courtyard Marriott on Connecticut Avenue near Dupont Circle. The seller is requiring that the buyer sign an authorization form or bill of sale and provide him or her with a photocopy of a credit card to guarantee the hotel room. “I am a legit travel agent,” he writes. “This is for saftey [sic] precautions only.”
In case you were wondering, the lucky auction and Craigslist winners walk away with only the reservation; the per-night cost of the room is extra. Buyer beware.
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I am a Baltimore travel agent with over 50 rooms, suitable for a motor coach group, 20 miles north of D.C. at uninflated prices for the Obama Inauguration, a double room for $270 per person including taxes and 3 meals a day . This is a great hotel and each room is available for up to quad occupancy ($185 per person including meals and taxes). Contact us at 410-243-8485 for details. I would hurry, these rooms will go fast. Groups only please for Jan. 17-21, 2009.
Posted by: Al, Dec 26, 2008 08:48:26 AM
Come stay at the Taylor Towers for the upcoming Presidential Inauguration!
Come join us! We have a vacant efficiency available for rent starting at $6000 for the week of the inauguration. Pets are allowed for a $200 deposit.
Located only 3 miles from White House and 2 blocks from subway!!
1 bath, 1 kitchen, and living area. Will be fully furnished to accomodate number of guests and cable access. You will be responsible for ALL DAMAGES!
We also have another efficiency for 6000/wk and a one bedroom available for 8000 for the week of inauguration. Pictures are available.
If you have any questions contact me at aletabarnes@hotmail.com
Look forward to seeing you for this historic event!!!
Posted by: Aleta, Dec 09, 2008 12:46:10 PM
I have hotel reservations with a reputable "very nice" hotel in the heart of DC that I am willing to sell. My reservations are already paid but I no longer need them. I now have arrangements to stay in corporate housing for inaugural week. This is 100% legitimate. If you are interested, you can find my posting on ebay ($3500).
Posted by: Paula, Nov 22, 2008 11:10:54 AM
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